Faulkner Wisdom Competition

My Dear Friends,

We are most pleased to discover that Patricia entered us in a competition with the name Faulkner in the title: the  2012 Faulkner-Wisdom Competition   and that We have been placed as semi-finalists adding to my long list of accolades including such accomplishments as the eating of the sun (an accident), the illumination of the three worlds (no thanks necessary), and the receipt of praise from the Four Corners of Creation. I would continue but modesty prevents.

Yours as ever,
Hanuman
"I am but a simple Hindu monkey."

 Brought to you by The Asvan Brothers, Purveyors of Leaping Langur Green Lemon Pickle

A reader recently accused me of being a figment of my amanuensis' imagination. (Some have even implied I do not exist!)  I would point out that you, dear reader, and everyone else for that matter, are "figments."  Being a god, I have the privilege, and  perhaps ontological duty, to exist in multiple forms in excess of those of the average human being. I do exist in the same way mangoes exist, flower, fruit, and seed, green and ripe, not to mention juice, paste, chutney, pickle and tart. Yes Virginia, there is a Hanuman.

It occurs to one that the so-called discovery of the Higgs-Boson should not go unnoticed.
I was just picking cucumbers when the announcement came. I would offer you one, but there seems to be a space-time barrier.
We are delighted  that CERN has demonstrated an ability to locate said particle; however we continue to insist that it's a little like Columbus' claim to the discovery of the Americas.
But then the human perspective does have its quirks and quarks.

My amanuensis has been completely prostrate since her appearance at One More Page Books last Thursday. I must say, it's not my fault. I gave her every opportunity to go it alone but in the end she couldn't do without me. Personally I think it was a great success.

My Loyal Followers,

I am pleased by the devotion shown by humans. It is most humbling to know that my exploits are so admired. Indeed the game  Hanuman: Journey to Lanka is a testament to the endless creativity of your species.

Yours As Always,
Hanuman, the Mightty Monkey God

My Dearest Admirers,

Since all this flap about my being Patricia's muse, I thought it might be appropriate to respond to the inquiry by sharing a bit of the story of how the book originally came into being. Hence the excerpt to be enjoyed by one and all.

Yours Ever and Truly,
Hanuman,The Monkey God.

Yesterday someone asked Patricia if I were her muse. My answer is emphatically no. Nevertheless I have to admit that I was instrumental in producing her A Monkey's Tale.  Therefore, with the greatest of pleasure, I announce her appearance at One More Page at 2200 Westmoreland Street in Falls Church, Virginia on Thursday April 19, 2012 at 7:00 pm. Yours truly will also be in attendance.